2021 BMW X7 Owners Manual

Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
thatthe
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Warning
The
tailgate
pivots
out
when
it
opens.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged
or
pointed
objects
can
hit
the windows
and
heat
conductors
while
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Cover
the
edges
and
ensure
that
pointed
objects
do
not
hit
the
windows.
Opening
Press
the
button
on
tailgate's
exterior.
Opening
and
closing
the
tailgate
with
no-touch
activation
Concept
The
tailgate
can
be
opened
and
closed
with
no-
touch
activation
using
the
vehicle
key
you
are
carrying.
Two
sensors
detect
a
forward-directed foot
motion
in
the
central
rear
area
and
the
tail#j
gate
is
opened
and
closed.
General
information
Touchless
opening
and
closing
of
the
tailgate
is not
possible
when
equipped
with
trailer
hitch.
To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle, do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
in
the
sensor
area,
the
tail#j
gate
may
open
or
close
inadvertently
if
you
unin#j
tentionally
move
your
foot
or
if
a
foot
movement
is
detected.
The
sensor
has
an
approximate
range
of
5
ft/1.50
m
extending
from
the
rear
of
the
vehi#j
cle.
If
the
tailgate
is
opened
with
no-touch
activation, locked
doors
are
not
unlocked.
You
can
configure
if
only
the
upper
tailgate
will
open
or
if
the
upper
and
lower
tailgate
opens.
When
closing,
the
upper
and
lower
tailgate
will
always
be
closed.
Contactless
opening
and
closing
of
the
tailgate must
be
activated
in
the
settings.
Safety
information
Warning
During
no-touch
activation,
vehicle
parts
may
be
touched,
such
as
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j tem.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
moving
yourfoot,
make
sure
you
have
a
firm
stance
and
donot
touch
the
vehicle.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clearduring
opening
and
closing.
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Warning
The
tailgate
pivots
out
when
it
opens.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged
or
pointed
objects
can
hit
the windows
and
heat
conductors
while
driving. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Coverthe
edges
and
ensure
that
pointed
objects
do
not
hit
the
windows.
Settings
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Tailgate"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Open
with
foot
movement"
Contactless
opening
of
the
trunk
lid
is
switched
on
or
off.'x"Close
by
foot
movement"
Contactless
closing
of
the
trunk
lid
is switched
on
or
off.
Performing
the
foot
movement
1.Stand
in
the
middle
behind
the
vehicle
at
ap#jprox.
one
arm's
length
away
from
the
rear
of
the
vehicle.2.Wave
a
foot
under
the
vehicle
in
the
direction
of
travel
and
immediately
pull
it
back.
Withthis
movement,
the
leg
must
pass
through
the
ranges
of
both
sensors.
Opening
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
earlier.
Before
the
tailgate
opens,
the
hazard
warning system
flashes.
Moving
your
foot
again
will
stop
the
opening
mo#j tion,
and
moving
it
one
more
time
after
that
will close
the
tailgate.
Closing
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
earlier.
The
hazard
warning
system
flashes
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds.
Moving
your
foot
again
will
stop
the
closing
mo#j
tion,
and
moving
it
one
more
time
after
that
will re-open
the
tailgate.
Touchless
unlocking
and
locking
of
the
vehicle
Concept
The
vehicle
will
be
unlocked
when
the
driver
ap#j
proaches
the
locked
vehicle
with
the
vehicle
key.
When
the
driver
walks
away
from
the
unlockedvehicle
with
the
vehicle
key,
the
vehicle
will
belocked.
General
information
The
vehicle
will
be
unlocked
when
an
authorized vehicle
key
is
detected
in
the
unlocking
zone.
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The
unlocking
zone
is
located
within
a
radius
ofapprox.
3
ft/1
m
around
the
door
handles.
The
vehicle
will
be
locked
when
the
vehicle
key leaves
the
locking
zone.
The
locking
zone
is
located
within
a
radius
of
ap#j
prox.
7
ft/2
m
around
the
door
handles.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
located
in
the
unlocking
zone
for
an
extended
period
of
time
without
move#j
ment,
the
vehicle
will
be
locked
automatically.
If
a
passenger
is
detected
in
the
front
passenger seat
during
locking
and
the
safety
belt
of
the
front
passenger
is
engaged
in
the
safety
belt
buckle
during
locking:'xThe
vehicle
will
be
locked
but
not
secured
against
theft.'xThe
fuel
filler
flap
remains
unlocked.
The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
touchless
un#j locking/locking
depends
on
the
following
set#j
tings:
'xIf
the
automatic
unlocking
is
active.'xIf
the
automatic
locking
is
active.'xIf
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flap or
all
access
to
the
vehicle
will
be
unlocked.
Only
driver's
door
and
fuel
filler
flap:
the
driv#j
er's
door
and
fuel
filler
flap
will
only
be
un#j
locked
when
the
driver
approaches
the
vehi#j
cle
on
the
driver's
side.
All
vehicle
entry
points:
the
vehicle
will
be
un#j
locked
regardless
of
the
side
on
which
the
driver
approaches
the
vehicle.'xIf
the
unlocking
and
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
sig#j nal.'xIf
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
being
unlocked.'xIf
pathway
lighting
is
activated
during
locking.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
out
and
in
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked
and
locked.Functional
requirements'xThe
drive-ready
state
must
be
turned
off.'xUnlocking:
when
entering
the
unlocking
zone, the
doors
and
tailgate
must
be
closed.'xLocking:
when
leaving
the
locking
zone,
thedoors
and
tailgate
must
be
closed.'xFor
touchless
locking
of
the
vehicle,
no
sec#j
ond
vehicle
key
can
be
located
in
a
radius
of
six
meters
around
the
vehicle.'xIf
the
vehicle
has
been
in
the
idle
state
for several
days,
touchless
unlocking/locking
is
not
possible
until
after
the
vehicle
has
been driven.
Malfunction
Vehicle
key
recognition
by
the
vehicle
may
mal#j function
under
the
following
circumstances:
'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
is
discharged.
For
replacing
the
battery,
refer
to
page
82.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
transmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
due
to
metal
ob#j jects.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with metal
objects.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
mo#j
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
di#j
rect
proximity
to
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.
Wet
or
snowy
conditions
may
disrupt
the
locking
request
recognition
function
on
the
door
han#j
dles.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
unlock
and
lock
the vehicle
using
the
buttons
of
the
vehicle
key
or
use
the
integrated
key.
Additional
information:
Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
93.
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Tailgate
General
informationTo
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle,
do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
The
tailgate
consists
of
the
upper
and
the
lowertailgate.
The
lower
tailgate
opens
downward
tomake
loading
the
cargo
area
easier.
The
following
settings
are
available
for
the
opera#j
tion
of
the
tailgate:
'xThe
opening
height
of
the
upper
tailgate.'xWhether
the
vehicle
key
opens
only
the
up#j per
tailgate
or
the
upper
and
lower
tailgate
at
the
same
time.'xWether
the
button
in
the
driver's
door
opens
only
the
upper
tailgate
or
the
upper
and
lower
tailgate
at
the
same
time.'xDetermines
if
the
doors
will
be
unlocked
when
the
tailgate
is
opened
with
the
vehicle
key.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
thatthe
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Warning
The
tailgate
pivots
out
when
it
opens.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Foreign
objects,
such
as
sand
or
icing,
between the
bumper
and
tailgate
may
cause
damage
when
operating
the
lower
tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
If
necessary,
re#j
move
foreign
objects
from
the
bumper
and
the
lower
tailgate
before
operating
the
lower
tail#j
gate.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged
or
pointed
objects
can
hit
the
windows
and
heat
conductors
while
driving. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Coverthe
edges
and
ensure
that
pointed
objects
do
not
hit
the
windows.
NOTICE
Manual
operation
of
the
tailgate
in
the
wrong sequence
can
damage
the
tailgate.
There
is
a risk
of
damage
to
property.
Close
the
lower
tail#jgate
first
before
closing
the
upper
tailgate
man#j
ually.
Upper
tailgate
OpeningGeneral
information
It
may
not
be
possible
to
open
the
tailgate
when the
vehicle
is
in
valet
parking
mode.
When
the
trailer
socket
is
occupied,
the
tailgate cannot
be
opened
with
the
vehicle
key
or
with
the
button
in
the
car's
interior.
The
upper
tailgate
will
be
opened
to
the
config#j
ured
opening
height.
Additional
information:
Valet
parking
mode,
refer
to
page
102.
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From
the
outside'xUnlock
the
vehicle
and
then
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
carry
the
vehicle
key with
you
and
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.'xPress
and
hold
the
button
on
the
ve#j
hicle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
If
necessary,
the
lower
tailgate
will
also
open.
From
the
inside
Press
the
button
in
the
driver's
door.
If
the
vehicle
is
locked,
selector
lever
position
P
must
be
engaged
first.
If
necessary,
the
lower
tailgate
will
also
open.
Interruption
of
the
opening
procedure
The
opening
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xWhen
the
vehicle
starts
moving.'xBy
pressing
the
used
button
used
again.
Closing
From
the
outside
'xPress
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
upper
tailgate.
The
lower
tailgate
will
be
closed
automatically
with
the
upper
tailgate.
With
Comfort
Access:
'xPress
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
upper
tailgate.
The
vehicle
will
be
locked
after
closing
the
tailgate.
The
driver's
door
must
be
closed
for
this
purpose
and
the
vehicle
key
must
be
out#j
side
of
the
vehicle
in
the
area
of
the
tailgate.
The
lower
tailgate
will
be
closed
automatically with
the
upper
tailgate.
From
the
inside
Pull
and
hold
the
button
in
the
driver
door.The
vehicle
key
must
be
located
in
the
car#ss
interior
for
this
function.
The
lower
tailgate
will
be
closed
automatically
with
the
upper
tailgate.
An
acoustic
signal
sounds
before
the
tailgate
is
closed.
Interruption
of
the
closing
procedure
The
closing
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
vehicle
starts
off
with
a
jerky
movement.'xBy
pressing
the
used
button
used
again.
Lower
tailgate
Opening General
information
When
open,
the
lower
tailgate
can
support
loads of
up
to
550
lbs/250
kg.
Functional
requirement
The
upper
tailgate
must
be
open.
From
the
outside Press
the
button
on
the
lower
tailgate.
From
the
inside
Depending
on
the
settings,
the
lower
tailgate
will be
opened
automatically
with
the
upper
tailgate.
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Terminating
the
opening
procedure
The
opening
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:'xWhen
the
vehicle
starts
moving.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
lower
tailgate.
Pressing
again
closes
the
tailgate.
Closing
Functional
requirements
There
is
no
cargo
on
the
lower
tailgate.
From
the
outside Press
the
button
on
the
lower
tailgate.
From
the
inside
The
lower
tailgate
will
be
closed
automatically
with
the
upper
tailgate.
Terminating
the
closing
procedure
The
closing
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
fol#j lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
vehicle
starts
off
with
a
jerky
movement.'xBy
pressing
the
button
in
the
lower
tailgate.
System
limits
The
upper
tailgate
and
the
lower
tailgate
are
de#j
signed
for
electric
operation
via
the
provided
op#j erating
points.
A
manual
operation
of
the
tailgate
can
produce
system
states
in
which
an
electric
operation
is
no longer
possible.
For
instance,
this
type
of
system
state
applies when
there
is
a
danger
of
collision
between
the
upper
and
lower
tailgate.
In
this
case,
an
acoustic signal
will
sound
and
the
upper
tailgate
must
be
completely
opened
manually.
Operate
the
tailgate
manually
in
exceptional
cases
only
such
as
in
the
event
of
a
malfunction.
Malfunction
Safety
information
Warning
With
manual
operation
of
a
blocked
tailgate,
it can
release
itself
unexpectedly
from
the
block#jage.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
operate
the
tailgate
man#j
ually
if
it
is
blocked.
Have
it
checked
by
a
deal#j
er#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service center
or
repair
shop.
Operate
the
unlocked
upper
or
lower
tailgatemanually
and
slowly
without
jerking.
When
clos#j
ing,
make
sure
the
lower
tailgate
is
closed
first.
To
close
the
tailgate
fully,
press
down
lightly
only.
Closing
occurs
automatically.
Soft-close
automatic
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
while
operating
the doors.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that the
area
of
movement
of
the
doors
is
clear
dur#jing
opening
and
closing.
Closing
To
close
the
doors,
push
lightly.
Closing
occurs
automatically.
Valet
parking
mode
Concept
In
the
valet
parking
mode,
the
Control
Display
is locked.
The
operation
via
iDrive
is
no
longer
pos#j
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E.g.,
this
mode
can
be
used
when
the
vehicle
is
handed
over
for
valet
parking.
General
information In
the
valet
parking
mode,
it
is
not
possible
to
change
vehicle
settings
via
iDrive.
Personal
pro#j
files
cannot
be
changed.
Personal
data
cannot be
displayed.
Additionally,
the
following
actions
are
carried
out:'xThe
volume
of
the
audio
system
is
limited.'xThe
integrated
remote
control
is
deactivated.'xDSC
cannot
be
switched
off.
Functional
requirements
'xAt
least
one
driver
profile
has
been
created.'xA
driver
profile
or
the
guest
profile
is
active.'xAt
least
one
driver
profile
has
an
assigned
ConnectedDrive
account.
Accessing
the
menu
for
the
valet
parking
mode
Via
the
switch-off
screen
After
switching
off
drive-ready
state
the
switch-
off
screen
will
be
displayed.
Select
the
entry
for the
valet
parking
mode
on
the
switch-off
screen.
Via
the
display
bar
at
the
upper
edge of
the
Control
Display
1.Tip
the
Controller
up.2."Valet
parking
mode"
Via
the
vehicle
settings
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Valet
parking
mode"Activating
the
valet
parking
mode
General
information
Before
activating
the
valet
parking
mode,
a
PIN
must
be
set
up
to
be
able
to
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode
at
a
future
time.
The
procedure
for
entering
the
PIN
varies
de#j
pending
on
the
active
driver
profile.
Driver
profile
with
PIN A
PIN
has
been
stored
for
the
active
driver
pro#jfile.
It
is
not
necessary
to
enter
another
PIN. "Activate
now"
Driver
profile
without
PIN A
PIN
must
be
assigned
to
the
driver
profile.1."PIN"2.Enter
PIN.3."Activate
now"
Guest
profileThe
guest
profile
is
the
active
driver
profile.
A
PIN
must
be
entered.
1."PIN"2.Enter
PIN.3."Activate
now"
This
PIN
can
be
used
once
to
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode
for
the
active
guest
pro#j
file.
Deactivating
valet
parking
mode
General
information The
lock
screen
of
the
valet
parking
mode
is
dis#jplayed
on
the
Control
Display.
The
deactivation
of
the
valet
parking
mode
de#j pends
on
which
driver
profile
is
selected
on
thelock
screen.
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Driver
profile
with
PINRegardless
of
which
driver
activated
the
valetparking
mode,
a
driver
can
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode
by
entering
his/her
PIN.1.Select
driver
profile.2.Enter
the
assigned
PIN
for
the
driver
profile.
If
you
forgot
the
PIN,
the
valet
parking
mode must
be
deactivated
by
entering
the
assigned
ConnectedDrive
access
data.
Driver
profile
without
PIN
The
valet
parking
mode
was
activated
by
another person.
To
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode,
a
driver
without
a
PIN
has
to
enter
the
access
data for
his
ConnectedDrive
account.
1.Select
driver
profile.2.Enter
the
ConnectedDrive
access
data
as#jsigned
to
the
driver
profile.
Guest
profile
In
the
guest
profile,
the
valet
parking
mode
canonly
be
deactivated
if
the
valet
parking
mode
was activated
in
the
guest
profile.
1.Select
guest
profile.2.Enter
the
PIN
that
was
specified
during
acti#jvation.
If
the
PIN
has
been
forgotten,
the
valet
parkingmode
must
be
deactivated
via
a
personal
driver
profile.
Adjusting
General
informationDepending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
coun#j
try
version,
various
settings
for
opening
and
clos#j ing
are
possible.
These
settings
are
stored
for
the
driver
profile currently
used.
Unlocking
and
locking
Doors1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Key
button
settings"4.

Select
the
symbol.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Driver's
door
only"
Only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler flap
are
unlocked.
Pressing
again
unlocks
the
entire
vehicle.'x"All
doors"
The
entire
vehicle
is
unlocked.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4.Deactivate
or
activate
the
desired
confirma#j tion
signals:'x"Flash
when
locking/unlocking"
Unlocking
is
signaled
by
two
flashes,
lock#j
ing
by
one.'xWith
alarm
system:
"Sound
when
locking/unlocking"
Unlocking
is
confirmed
with
two
sound
signals,
locking
is
confirmed
with
one
sound
signal.
Folding
mirrors
in
automatically
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Fold
mirrors
in
when
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